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athlète

athlete

noun aht-LEHT Rare
Body & Health Movement

Origin: Greek 'athletes'

Usage Note

Athlète is the same form for both genders (un athlète / une athlète); agreement shows only in accompanying adjectives. In French, athlétisme specifically refers to track-and-field athletics, while athlète can describe any competitive sportsperson. The adjective athlétique means 'athletic'.

Examples

"Cette athlète s'entraîne chaque matin."

Natural Translation

This athlete trains every morning.

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